How Do I Get Local Fonts in Figma?

Using local fonts in Figma is a great way to add more creative and customised elements to your designs. Figma supports the uploading of external fonts from various sources, allowing you to bring in a variety of typefaces for use in your designs. Whether you’re looking for a vintage feel or the latest modern font, Figma provides an easy and efficient way to get the look you want.

In order to get local fonts into Figma, you need to first download the font files from the source. You can usually find these files on websites such as Google Fonts, Font Squirrel, or Adobe Fonts.

Once you have downloaded the font files, go to File in the top menu bar and select “Upload Local Fonts”. This will open a window where you can select up to 20 font files at once.

When selecting your local fonts, it’s important to make sure they are in TrueType (.ttf) or OpenType (.otf) format. If they are not compatible with these formats, they will not be able to be used with Figma. Once you have selected all of your desired fonts, click “Upload” and they will be added to your project.

Once the upload is complete, you can access all of the uploaded fonts from inside Figma by going to File > Add Fonts. Here you will find all of your newly added fonts listed alphabetically. You can then click on any font name and it will appear as an option within Figma’s text tool.

Conclusion:

Getting local fonts into Figma is easy and efficient – just make sure they are in TrueType (.otf) format before uploading them. From there you can access them within any project by simply going into File > Add Fonts and selecting any font name listed there. With this process, getting creative with customised typefaces for any design has never been easier!